torchomatic
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I think of Eccles a bit like Jordan Shipley. Comes to a point when we need better if we want to get to the next level.
I think of Eccles a bit like Jordan Shipley. Comes to a point when we need better if we want to get to the next level.
Isn't that true of most of the squad.
Not really sure he’s that type of player where as Rudoni is. Eccles has 5 goals in some 130/140 odd appearances.Great squad player, reliable , league experience, can play in a few positions , would stupid to get rid of him in my opinion. You would hope working with someone like Lampard, would take his game to the next level
He is always smiling in the training pictures.I’m happy for him to go. A good squad player If he’s not disgruntled but I hear he is and I think Robins would take him. I think we’ve outgrown him with talent we’ve brought in
Great squad player, reliable , league experience, can play in a few positions , would stupid to get rid of him in my opinion. You would hope working with someone like Lampard, would take his game to the next level
He is always smiling in the training pictures.
A top notch player would surely be starting in our team? Seems Frank has both Torp and Allen ahead of him ability wise. Eccles seems a great lad and I would not begrudge him a move to Stoke etc as he needs to play to reach his potential.I’d fight to keep him for two reasons. Firstly he’s a top notch championship midfielder. Secondly he can cover RB - about the only one who can. Why on earth would we want rid?
Agreed he is not an attacking midfielder like Rudoni. But he can cover rwb and has not looked out of place when played there before. He’s an intelligent footballer.Not really sure he’s that type of player where as Rudoni is. Eccles has 5 goals in some 130/140 odd appearances.
He is always smiling in the training pictures.
Early in the season we were absolutely threadbare there. He may currently not be first choice. But he could still be incredibly valuable to usA top notch player would surely be starting in our team? Seems Frank has both Torp and Allen ahead of him ability wise. Eccles seems a great lad and I would not begrudge him a move to Stoke etc as he needs to play to reach his potential.
Yes. We're talking about Eccles on this thread though, aren't we?
Because Frank would rather play Lati there than Eccles I guessI’d fight to keep him for two reasons. Firstly he’s a top notch championship midfielder. Secondly he can cover RB - about the only one who can. Why on earth would we want rid?
Because Frank would rather play Lati there than Eccles I guess
Unfortunately we need to improve on defence/midfield and certainty up front as well as possibly a new goalkeeper so add to the squad with quality so we don't have to worry about feckin play offsI like Eccles, he's never been a player to hide.
If we can improve on any player, I'd be happy to let go, but I think there are other positions that probably need strengthening over central midfield which would take priority for me
I wouldn't. What do the 3 parachute clubs have that the majority of the rest of the league doesn't? Squad depth. 2 or 3 decent players for every position. Not only for injury purposes but for competition too. We've got 6 top class midfielders and for one reason or another, 5 of them played tonight. We all know Sheaf is injury prone, Allen blows hot and cold amd Torp can doubtful do a full season. In our midfield 6 we've got, imo, the strongest midfield squad in the league. Why get rid of a player that will happily ride his time, won't be costing the earth in wages, and can throw in a cameo like he did tonight if and when called upon. Keep the midfield 6 (Grimes, Sheaf, Allen, Torp, Eccles, and Rudi) and that's you're entire engine room sorted for the longevity of the season. At points this season we've had Torp, Sheaf, Rudi and Eccles injured. A few at the same time too. Why lose that depth? If we need to lose dead wood, Lats, Binks, Simms, BTA, Rapheal are all in the queue ahead of Eccles.He played well when he came on, however I'd still move him on in the summer.
TL DT-RI wouldn't. What do the 3 parachute clubs have that the majority of the rest of the league doesn't? Squad depth. 2 or 3 decent players for every position. Not only for injury purposes but for competition too. We've got 6 top class midfielders and for one reason or another, 5 of them played tonight. We all know Sheaf is injury prone, Allen blows hot and cold amd Torp can doubtful do a full season. In our midfield 6 we've got, imo, the strongest midfield squad in the league. Why get rid of a player that will happily ride his time, won't be costing the earth in wages, and can throw in a cameo like he did tonight if and when called upon. Keep the midfield 6 (Grimes, Sheaf, Allen, Torp, Eccles, and Rudi) and that's you're entire engine room sorted for the longevity of the season. At points this season we've had Torp, Sheaf, Rudi and Eccles injured. A few at the same time too. Why lose that depth? If we need to lose dead wood, Lats, Binks, Simms, BTA, Rapheal are all in the queue ahead of Eccles.
Keep that midfield 6. Bring in a decent CH (i read today Callum Doyle will be available on a free, imagine what a coup that would be) a RB (again, Cyrus Christie is also available on a free unless I've missed something?) as I think we need to lose one of MVE or Rudi to make funds. And 2 strikers. EMC and Saka are good enough if they had somebody in the middle better than Wright and/or Simms.
For me, a RB, a CH and 2 strikers. That's what we need IF we can keep this squad together and not get picked apart by the vultures coming down with parachute payments.
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I'm not saying we lose squad depth, I'm saying let him go and bring in someone fresh. We don't have a proper replacement for Rudoni, so we could let Eccles or Allen go and replace them for someone more attacking for example.I wouldn't. What do the 3 parachute clubs have that the majority of the rest of the league doesn't? Squad depth. 2 or 3 decent players for every position. Not only for injury purposes but for competition too. We've got 6 top class midfielders and for one reason or another, 5 of them played tonight. We all know Sheaf is injury prone, Allen blows hot and cold amd Torp can doubtful do a full season. In our midfield 6 we've got, imo, the strongest midfield squad in the league. Why get rid of a player that will happily ride his time, won't be costing the earth in wages, and can throw in a cameo like he did tonight if and when called upon. Keep the midfield 6 (Grimes, Sheaf, Allen, Torp, Eccles, and Rudi) and that's you're entire engine room sorted for the longevity of the season. At points this season we've had Torp, Sheaf, Rudi and Eccles injured. A few at the same time too. Why lose that depth? If we need to lose dead wood, Lats, Binks, Simms, BTA, Rapheal are all in the queue ahead of Eccles.
Keep that midfield 6. Bring in a decent CH (i read today Callum Doyle will be available on a free, imagine what a coup that would be) a RB (again, Cyrus Christie is also available on a free unless I've missed something?) as I think we need to lose one of MVE or Rudi to make funds. And 2 strikers. EMC and Saka are good enough if they had somebody in the middle better than Wright and/or Simms.
For me, a RB, a CH and 2 strikers. That's what we need IF we can keep this squad together and not get picked apart by the vultures coming down with parachute payments.
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Torp did a fine job covering for Rudoni when he popped his shoulder outI'm not saying we lose squad depth, I'm saying let him go and bring in someone fresh. We don't have a proper replacement for Rudoni, so we could let Eccles or Allen go and replace them for someone more attacking for example.
I wouldn't. What do the 3 parachute clubs have that the majority of the rest of the league doesn't? Squad depth. 2 or 3 decent players for every position. Not only for injury purposes but for competition too. We've got 6 top class midfielders and for one reason or another, 5 of them played tonight. We all know Sheaf is injury prone, Allen blows hot and cold amd Torp can doubtful do a full season. In our midfield 6 we've got, imo, the strongest midfield squad in the league. Why get rid of a player that will happily ride his time, won't be costing the earth in wages, and can throw in a cameo like he did tonight if and when called upon. Keep the midfield 6 (Grimes, Sheaf, Allen, Torp, Eccles, and Rudi) and that's you're entire engine room sorted for the longevity of the season. At points this season we've had Torp, Sheaf, Rudi and Eccles injured. A few at the same time too. Why lose that depth? If we need to lose dead wood, Lats, Binks, Simms, BTA, Rapheal are all in the queue ahead of Eccles.
Keep that midfield 6. Bring in a decent CH (i read today Callum Doyle will be available on a free, imagine what a coup that would be) a RB (again, Cyrus Christie is also available on a free unless I've missed something?) as I think we need to lose one of MVE or Rudi to make funds. And 2 strikers. EMC and Saka are good enough if they had somebody in the middle better than Wright and/or Simms.
For me, a RB, a CH and 2 strikers. That's what we need IF we can keep this squad together and not get picked apart by the vultures coming down with parachute payments.
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